**News Flash: SoftBank Invests $1.5 Billion in OpenAI**

SoftBank Group has invested $1.5 billion in OpenAI through a tender offer, allowing current and former employees to sell shares at $210 each. This move provides liquidity to stakeholders amid limited IPO opportunities. The investment aligns with SoftBank's strategy to enhance its AI-focused portfolio, following a $6.6 billion funding round in October. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces controversy as its unreleased Sora text-to-video tool was leaked, sparking debates on ethical AI practices. Additionally, a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed, though plaintiffs plan to refile.